Troon Football Club

Recap

⚽️ Clydebank versus Troon F.C. ⚽️
Saturday 7th December 2019
McBookie SJFA West Premiership
Holm Park, Yoker G81 1PW
Kick-off 1.45pm

MATCH REPORT by Michael Connolly

Saturday 7th December was a day of horrendous weather conditions, with incessant heavy rain and a gusty wind for this vital league encounter. The venue was the upgraded Holm Park which is shared by Yoker Athletic and the Bankies. The impressive floodlights and plastic pitch met both teams. A healthy attendance, despite the weather, was another positive.

Both teams had early chances, and the pace of the ball on the wet, plastic surface caused some problems. The home team took the lead in the 17th minute. Striker Nicky Little blocked a clearance by ScoJo and had an easy finish. To our credit, Troon went on the offensive and equalised in the 32nd minute. Captain Scott Chatham finished off a good move down the right side. A low shot from the edge of the box found the net. There were a number of scoring chances for both sides but the first half finished at 1-1.

HALF-TIME: CLYDEBANK 1-1 TROON F.C.

To our credit, the Seasiders dominated the second period and we were duly rewarded in the 62nd minute, with another trade-mark cool finish from Ryan Stevenson. The Bankies keeper made a number of fine saves, which led to a nervy ending – not helped by a referee who played excessive “time added-on.” The players dug deep and the 3 points were well deserved.

An unsavoury incident took place after the final whistle when big John Gemmell, who had replaced the dazed Ben Reilly, was punched by one of the Bankies players. The offender was duly red-carded.

MAN OF THE MATCH: There were a number of players in contention – but the travelling support edged towards Captain Scott “Chappy” Chatham.

MATCH OFFICIALS 🛂

Referee: Ryan Oliver
Assistant Referee One: John Campbell
Assistant Referee Two: Matthew Burns

📆 NEXT FIXTURE 📆

⚽️ Troon F.C. versus Auchinleck Talbot ⚽️
Saturday 14th December 2019
McBookie SJFA West Premiership
Portland Park, Portland Street, Troon KA10 6QN
Kick-off 1.45pm